Frequently Asked Questions

Waiver

If you need to waive AcademicBlue SHIP coverage for the current 2025-2026 plan year ending 08/31/2026, click here.   

If you do not want the Student Health Insurance Plan, you must decline or opt-out of coverage by submitting a waiver. If you waived coverage for the 2025-2026 plan year, you do not need to waive again for the 2026-2027 plan year.

The waiver period to opt out of coverage is 31 calendar days after hire date.

Returning AGS - 08/16/2026 - 09/15/2026

New Fall AGS - 08/16/2026 - 09/15/2026

AGS Employees

All AGS Employees (part-time and full-time) are automatically enrolled in the AcademicBlue SHIP.